Job Details

Equipment Engineer - Advanced Process Labs

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Operations and Supply Chain

Summary

Posted: Jun 24, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200610337

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, innovative ideas have a way of quickly becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. This is where individual imaginations and experiences gather together that leads to great work. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.

As an Equipment Engineer in our Advanced Process Lab, you will lead installation of new process equipment and manage new lab construction. You will be responsible for all new and existing equipment, building services, and have the ability to innovate on how we manufacture our products.

Description

Handle new area buildout, as well as maintain existing areas leveraging both internal and outsourced help to keep equipment and supporting services running efficiently. Imagine, fabricate and prototype equipment modifications to demonstrate improved throughput and accuracy, and share for incorporation into production manufacturing processes. Work closely with our internal Real Estate & Development group, general contractors, architects, and EH&S to plan expansion of our capabilities, while demonstrating a commitment to providing a safe environment to try new manufacturing processes.

This is a full time in the lab job and not a remote or hybrid position. Travel required on an “as needed” basis (training, equipment vendor visit, etc). Likely = 25% travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of equipment experience

• Basic machine shop, sheet metal and fabrication skills

• Basic 2D CAD skills for layout of tool install and new lab space proposals

• Basic project management skills to lead coordinate new tool installation and lab construction

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment

• Ability to fabricate and install pneumatic (CDA), vacuum, and cooling circuits as needed to implement equipment and fixture mechanisms

Preferred Qualifications

• Design and fabrication skills for custom work cells, simple mechanisms and upgrades to equipment

• Fixture design and fabrication skills

• Simple welding skills

• 3D CAD and CAM skills for fixture design and build.

• Electrical knowledge, ability to read wiring diagrams and understand power requirements for new and existing equipment

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.

• Ability to get forklift certification and assist moving light equipment and materials

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $151,200 and $227,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

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